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Supersonic Seb

Super Seb Sanderson has been fundraising for Arnold Foodbank since February. In January he decided to do something to help people in need. So, at 8 years of age, decided to run the equivalent distance of a Marathon over the next 8 months – this culminated in him finishing his first half-marathon in September. So […]

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Thanks to Tesco’s Carlton for supporting Amelia’s Challenge

Thanks to Tesco’s in Carlton who helped Amelia and her family spend the ÂŁ1,000 that she raised by spending her School Holidays walking a mile a day. She had great fun scanning through every item herself.

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Inspiring Amelia

6 year old Amelia Jakeman has had an eventful school holidays. She set out to raise ÂŁ100 for Arnold and Carlton Foodbanks. Her challenge was to walk 1 mile a day, every day of the holiday. This would have been a challenge for most 6 year olds but for Amelia even more so as walking […]

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Well Done Scarlett!!

6 year old Scarlett Brumfitt was determined to raise some money for her local foodbank, so she took to her bike. Cycling 10 miles around Holme Pierrepoint she managed to raise ÂŁ210 through sponsorship from friends and family. Many thanks and a BIG Well Done to her and all who supported her.  

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Pride of Gedling

Arnold Foodbank were very honoured to be acknowledged with a Special Award in this years Pride of Gedling Awards. This is a reflection on our local community – donors, volunteers, Support staff and all who contribute to ensuring that people have someone to turn to when they are in need. Thanks to all.

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Christmas!!

Trussell Trust foodbanks are based around the principle of neighbour helping neighbour. Christmas is always the time of year that we see this shining through the most. Whether its the school-child raising some money, former recipients wanting to give back or other local residents just wanting to make a difference to someones life. The food […]

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Thanks, thanks,thanks

Thanks to all you local people who have been supporting us throughout this year. There are too many to mention you all, but please know you are all appreciated. Thanks to the Community around: St Marks Woodthorpe; Redhill Lodge Drive; Hampstead Rd, Mapperley; Calverton; Lowdham; Burton Joyce; Local companies have been supporting too – Nisa […]

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6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need

A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.

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Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?

With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]

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